It is true that the growth of people living in large cities has brought many benefits to both individuals and the cities which receive them. While there are serious negative consequences of this development, I would argue that its advantages outweigh them because it offers not only better employment opportunities but also improved living standards for the residents.
Admittedly, there are some aspects of living in large cities, principally the overcrowding, which raise cause for concern. In terms of the individuals themselves, they often arrive at a large city only to find that the prices of everything are grossly inflated. They may be overcharged for everything from a house, a meal in a restaurant, or buying daily goods. In terms of the city, the problems of waste disposal, pollution, and unregulated construction of houses and apartments often result in permanent damage to the environment. Many large cities in Bangladesh and India, for example, have become “concrete jungles” of high-rise buildings and apartments to accommodate mass populationpopulations from villages.
However, despite such grave issues, these are not insurmountable and must be considered against the advantages of the growing trend of living in large cities. One major advantage is that there is ever-greater competition among companies to provide better jobs, so that city-dwellers can enjoy their experience of a modern city and culture to the full. Another benefit is that the influx of people brings money to the city through the provision of jobs and services for the developing business and construction industries. Employees in these sectors generally benefit from higher wages and improved living standards.
In conclusion, even though living in large cities can lead to overcharging for houses and environmental damage to cities, I contend that better employment opportunities as well as improved living standards make living in large cities more advantageous overall.